About Parking Permits for Faculty & Staff

"A" Parking Permits for UCSC Faculty & Staff

Eligible faculty and staff may purchase an "A" Parking Permit valid in most close-in parking lots and in the remote parking lots on campus. Those that want the convenience of not having to renew their parking permit each year should consider purchasing a Multi–Year "A" permit; valid until a new permit is issued – must be purchased through payroll deduction. "A" permits may also be purchased on an Annual basis, valid from July 1st, or any date after July 1, through June 30th, or on a Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly or Daily basis. Multi-Year, Annual, and Quarterly "A" permits can be purchased on-line; Monthly, Weekly and Daily "A" permits must be purchased from the TAPS Sales Office. Single-day "A" permits can be purchased at the Main Entrance Kiosk.

"A" Limited Day Permits

Faculty & staff that work a regular schedule of 1, 2, 3, or 4 days per week should consider purchasing an "A" Limited Day permit; valid in all "A" and remote parking lots on campus. This permit is offered on an Annual or Quarterly basis and requires a pre–designated schedule of 1, 2, 3, or 4 days per week. The permit is valid only on the days of the week the purchaser designates and schedule must remain the same for the entire period of purchase. Eligible Faculty and Staff may purchase their Annual "A" Limited Day permit by payroll deduction; permits must be returned to TAPS if days needed change. "A" Limited Day Permits may be augmented by purchasing a scratch-off packet.

Daily "A" Scratch-Off Packets

For those that occasionally need to bring a car to campus TAPS offers "A" scratch-off permits in a packet of 50; or up to one full packet per year in half-packet increments of 25. Those that purchase scratch-off packets should allow 2 to 3 days for preparation of the packet. Packets must be picked up from the Main Entrance Kiosk when ready; the TAPS Sales Office does not mail out scratch-off permits.

• Employees with appointments below 50% time may purchase up to one half-packet of 25 scratch-off permits per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th).

• Employees with appointments of at least 50% fixed time (or more) may purchase a full packet of 50 scratch-off permits per fiscal year, as one full or two half-packet purchases.

• Employees with appointments of at least 50% variable may purchase a second full packet of 50 permits per fiscal year.

• Anyone may purchase additional packets beyond the amount stated above; additional packets are priced at a 10% discount on the daily permit rate.

• Those enrolled in an official carpool or UCSC vanpool may purchase up to one full packet of scratch-off permits per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th).

"R" Remote Lot Parking Permits

Staff and faculty may purchase a “R” Remote Lot parking permit valid in the East and West Remote and the North Perimeter lots on–campus, as available. “R” Remote permits may be purchased on an Annual basis, July 1st, or any date after July 1, through June 30th, or on a Monthly, Weekly or Daily basis. Those with Faculty A7 status may be eligible to purchase the Annual Revenue Nuetral "R" permit. Annual "R" permits (and Annual Revenue Neutral "R" permits) and can be purchased on-line; Monthly, Weekly and Daily "R" permits must be purchased from the TAPS Sales Office. Single-day "R" permits can be purchased at the Main Entrance Kiosk.

"O" (Chancellor Designated) Parking Permits

Available to persons whose name appears on the Chancellor approved list to receive an "O" permit. "O" permits are available on a Multi-Year basis that does not require renewal; for career employees with no end-date to their appointment. Multi-Year "O" permits must be payroll deducted. "0" permits may also be purchased on an Annual basis valid from July 1st, or any date after July 1, through June 30th.